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Behind the Movement

20181h 19mPGMovieDramaTV Movie

Behind the Movement is a unique and fast-paced retelling of how Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat launched the history-making Montgomery Bus Boycott.

DirectorAric Avelino
WriterKatrina O'Gilvie

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Behind the Movement isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Aric Avelino

MGMeta Golding
Meta Golding
Rosa
RSRoger Guenveur Smith
Roger Guenveur Smith
Raymond
IWIsaiah Washington
Isaiah Washington
E.D.Nixon
LDLoretta Devine
Loretta Devine
Jo Ann Robinson
MGMarquita Goings
Marquita Goings
AMAl Mitchell
Al Mitchell
Randolph
RCReginald Lashaun Clay
Reginald Lashaun Clay
Rev. King
BSBill Southworth
Bill Southworth
Durr
KBKeith Arthur Bolden
Keith Arthur Bolden
Abernathy
AF
Andrea Frye
LEONA
TMTiffany Morgan
Tiffany Morgan
Virginia
EC
Elyse Collins
Daisy

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Behind the Movement — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Behind the Movement?

Behind the Movement isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Behind the Movement on Netflix?

No, Behind the Movement is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Behind the Movement on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Behind the Movement isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Behind the Movement for free?

Behind the Movement isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.